Description

Erin Sless
Graduate Research Assistant – Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
erinsless@mail.com
609-489-2897

Seeking opportunities where I will be able to tie my passion for chasing music into my work, keep my mind active in a creative setting, and finally move outside of the Delmarva area, preferably to somewhere much warmer than here!

Education:

Master’s in Business Administration
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY – Salisbury, MD
May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Minor in Business/Professional Writing
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY – Salisbury, MD
May 2017

Work Experience:

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University – Salisbury, MD
August 2017 to Present

Took on responsibilities of my previous position at BEACON in addition to the following:

• Coordinated with 2 other GRA’s to balance the needs of multiple ongoing projects

• Delegated and managed work for team of 4 undergraduate research assistants and interns

• Represented BEACON in recruitment events at Salisbury University

• Led various projects as team champion to ensure all deadlines and quality standards were met

• Ensured prompt communication between BEACON team members, supervisors, and clients

• Attended and presented research findings at site visits.

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University – Salisbury, MD
August 2016 to May 2017

• Generated economic impact reports

• Helped to formulate and review business plans

• Created info-graphics for data through Microsoft Publisher

• Proofread official documents before submission to clients

• Researched and summarized data for projects

• Supported team members in completion of various revenue projects

• Respected the trust of holding confidential client information

• Crafted surveys • Attended site visits and met with clients

• Better learned the process of research and development through data analytics

President
Student Organization for Activity Planning (SOAP) at Salisbury University – Salisbury, MD
August 2016 to May 2017

• Entrusted to maximize the organization’s $500,000 budget

• Helped coordinate, execute, and market for over 50 events per school year including the end-of-the-year Spring concert

• Created and maintained a street team of student volunteers to assist our marketing chair with advertising

• Kept daily communication clear between clients/performers, supervisors, and executive board

• Carefully documented all paperwork including event technical riders and checks for payment

• Led weekly team meetings and bi-weekly committee meetings

• Interviewed and hired the next year’s board alongside the SOAP graduate assistant

Executive Board Member
Student Organization for Activity Planning (SOAP) at Salisbury University – Salisbury, MD
August 2014 to May 2016

During this time I worked as two positions on the board.

As Late Nights chair from August 2014-May 2015 I planned alternative alcohol-free weekend events for students as well as weeknight events. As Comedy chair from August 2015-May 2016 I hired comedians to come to campus and hosted a student-centered open-mic comedy contest.

In both positions, I:

•Managed my respective chair’s budget

•Scouted for and booked clients

•Worked with chair committee members, supervisors, the SOAP president, building managers, and clients to achieve successful events •Marketed and executed my events to ensure they were well-attended and beneficial to students